Woodbury School Staff

The staff at The Strong’s Woodbury School employs a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to curriculum that encourages students to delve deeply into topics that fascinate them and stimulate their learning. In addition to educating Woodbury School’s preschool students, the Woodbury team has developed or led hundreds of conferences, seminars, and individual training opportunities on playful learning .

Sarah Tubbs, Lead Teacher

Sarah is a teacher in both preschool and early kindergarten programs at Woodbury School. Prior to coming to Woodbury School, Sarah was a preschool teacher and director at the Family Resource Center of Hillside Family of Agencies and a preschool teacher at the Carlson Metrocenter YMCA. She holds a master’s degree in inclusive education from Nazareth College.

Johanna Kapaan, Teacher

Johanna is a teacher in both preschool and early kindergarten programs at Woodbury School. She has prior experience teaching preschool at Doodlebugs and Rich Beginnings Childcare. Johanna has a degree in Interdisciplinary arts for children with a special concentration in music from the State University of New York at Brockport.

Jason Mathewson, Teacher

Jason is a teacher in both preschool and early kindergarten programs at Woodbury School. Prior to coming to Woodbury School, Jason was an elementary school teacher in the Penfield and Pittsford school districts. Jason holds a Master’s degree in Inclusive Education and Special Education from Nazareth University. 

Melissa Wallace, Teacher

Melissa is a teacher in both preschool and early kindergarten programs at Woodbury School. Prior to coming to Woodbury School, Melissa was an elementary special education teacher in Penfield and the Rochester City Schools. She holds a Masters degree from Buffalo State University for Childhood Exceptional Education.

Keyana Coley, Education Coordinator 

Keyana is education coordinator at The Strong. Keyana schedules and facilitates public education programs and activities at the museum, including the Woodbury School. Keyana served as a gallery manager at The Strong prior to joining the education team. Keyana is pursuing a bachelor of science in business, management, and economics with a concentration in the global economy from SUNY Empire. 

Georgie Henry, Teaching Assistant

Georgie is both a teaching assistant in Woodbury School and a gallery host in the museum. She has earned an Associate of Arts and Science in Early Childhood Education degree and a Bachelor of Science in Childhood and Special Education.

Grace Sadler, Teaching Assistant

Grace is a teaching assistant at Woodbury School. Grace has a master’s from the Warner School at the University of Rochester and has a plethora of K-2 teaching experience.

Aleea Wrightstone, Teaching Assistant

Aleea is a teacher’s assistant at The Strong. She is earning a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from RIT. Aleea has served as a tutor and learning assistant for over three years, receiving various awards for her efforts. She began working at The Strong as a guest services host.

Allegra Tennis, Teaching Assistant

Allegra is a teacher’s assistant at The Strong. She holds a Master’s in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin and has previously worked in various government and university libraries. Allegra also began at The Strong as a guest services host.